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Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, delivers remarks at a primary victory celebration with leaders and members of the city's labor unions, including the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, 32BJ SEIU, New York State Nurses Association, and NY City Central Labor Council in Manhattan, New York, United States, on July 2, 2025. Zohran Mamdani celebrates his victory, responds to questions from the press pool, and explains his opposition to comments from President Donald Trump threatening to arrest Mamdani. (Photo by Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto)NO USE FRANCE

Cities & Communities Why Zohran Mamdani’s victory matters: How it happened, what it means

E.J. Dionne, Jr.

July 3, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump shows a signed resolution approved by Congress to rescind the EPA's 2023 approval of California's plans to require a rising number of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks, and another resolution on California's low-NOx, or low-nitrogen oxide, regulation for heavy-duty highway and off-road vehicles and engines, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 12, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

U.S. Government & Politics Is the growth of executive power a threat to constitutional democracy?

William A. Galston

July 2, 2025

A person sits at a desk inside of a mobile FEMA command center after tornadoes ripped through several U.S. states in downtown Dawson Springs, Kentucky, U.S., on December 14, 2021.

Climate Disasters & Environment Will the federal government be ready for natural disasters this year?

Elaine Kamarck

July 2, 2025

A U.S. Marine stands guard outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building amid federal immigration sweeps, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 18, 2025.

Democracy, Conflict, & Governance How can the president put soldiers on the streets of Los Angeles?

Scott R. Anderson

June 26, 2025

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